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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,271.67, 348,172.22 and 157,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,271.67, 348,172.22 and 157,399.38 is: 235,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,271.67 : 348,172.22 = 157,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,271.67/348,172.22 = 157,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,271.67x = 348,172.22 × 157,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,271.67x = 54,802,090,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,090,774.23/232,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,939.63

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